No Scott McKenna interest

The Pittodrie side rejected a bid in the region of £3.5million from the Scottish champions for 21-year-old Scotland international.

Ahead of the first leg of the Europa League play-off against Suduva tomorrow night, Rodgers was asked if the Parkhead club would be going back to the Granite City with an increased offer.

He said: "I don't think so, no. He is a young player that I like. However the clubs have spoken and Scott, it was made clear won't be for sale, won't be available in this window so that would end that.”

Transfer News: Manchester United are ready to back Paul Pogba over Jose Mourinho (Image: GETTY)

United will back Pogba over Jose

Manchester United will back Paul Pogba over Jose Mourinho if the war between the two worsens, according to reports.

Pogba has clashed repeatedly with Mourinho over the last six months, leading to talk of an Old Trafford exit.

It is understood Barcelona are determined to sign the France international and pair him with former Juventus team-mate Arturo Vidal in the middle of the park.

Manchester United, though, insist Pogba is not for sale at any price.

Mourinho has done his best to quell talk of a rift, recently saying: "The truth is we are together for two years and a couple of weeks and I’ve never been so happy with him as I am now, that’s the truth.”

But Sport say that, despite Mourinho’s comments, the United star’s future remains uncertain and feel that United will side with Pogba rather than Mourinho if things worsen.

Suarez rejected Chelsea

Apparently Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez turned down the chance to join Chelsea during the transfer window.

Maurizio Sarri was eager to bolster his midfield ranks having replaced Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge with Suarez, 24, on his radar.

But according to Spanish outlet El Partidazo de COPE, Suarez wasn’t interested.

The report claims Suarez is eager to impress Ernesto Valverde at the Nou Camp, and earn his place in their starting XI.

Gilberto Silva advised Fred

Fred has praised former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva for helping him decide to join Manchester United over the likes of Manchester City and PSG.

Fred joined from Shakhtar Donetsk in a £47million deal and thanked agent Gilberto, part of Arsenal's Invincibles, for helping pave the way to Old Trafford.

"Gilberto was a top midfielder who played for Arsenal," Fred said. "But he has a lot of respect for Manchester United, who are obviously a big club here in England.

"He praised the club a lot and, after he was granted the opportunity to speak to Jose Mourinho and other senior figures at United, we made the decision together for me to come here. We decided it would be a good move for me.”

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo’s time in Spain saw him pitted against Messi as El Clasico rivals Real and Barcelona battled it out.

And the duo went head-to-head for the Ballon d’Or award as an aside - with honours even since Kaka beat them both to the prize in 2007.

Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will not face off this season though unless Barcelona take on Juventus in the Champions League.

And Valverde claims the fact the pair will be playing in separate leagues means their battle has come to an end.

"Ronaldo leaving would seem to have ended the competition between Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo because people rarely mention one without mentioning the other," Valverde told Barcelona’s official website.

"A lot of people are interested, me too, to see how it will affect Real Madrid’s football and what they might do in the transfer market, and also knowing that Ronaldo is at another club and what that might mean for La Liga and the Champions League too," Valverde added.

Mourinho blamed

Manchester United are missed out on targets this summer due to Jose Mourinho, claims former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys.

“I’ve read everything on his [Mourinho’s] latest meltdown,” Keys wrote on his personal blog.

“Everybody has got a theory. Some blame Ed Woodward and I’ve been critical of the Chief Exec in the past, but not this time.

“Here’s why. I’m hearing players no longer want to play for Mourinho.

“Woodward did his best to persuade a number of targets to sign this summer, but they won’t. They don’t like Mourinho.

“They don’t like his style of football. The glamour of playing for United is no longer a big enough draw.

Barcelona Transfer News: The details of Yerry Mina’s move to Everton have been revealed (Image: REUTERS)

Yerry Mina buy-back clause

The details of Yerry Mina’s move to Everton have been revealed.

The Toffees signed Mina, 23, for £28.6million on transfer deadline day along with Andre Gomes, Kurt Zouma and Bernard.

But his stay at Goodison Park could potentially be limited to two years, according to Spanish newspaper Marca.

And that’s because Barcelona included a buy-back clause in the deal that gives them the option to re-sign centre-back Mina for £54million.

The Catalan giants will not be able to activate the clause until 2020.

Thierry Henry arrival

Former France forward Thierry Henry has agreed to become coach of Bordeaux, broadcaster RMC Sport report.

Henry, who enjoyed a stellar club career with Arsenal and Barcelona, had been assistant coach for the Belgian national team.

He replaces former Uruguay international Gus Poyet at the helm of the Ligue 1 side. Poyet had been suspended last week for his comments on the club's transfer dealings after the sale of striker Gaetan Laborde to Montpellier.

RMC Sport said the club's prospective new American owners, who agreed to buy Bordeaux from M6 at the end of July, still needed to validate the agreement.

Former France forward Thierry Henry has agreed to become coach of Bordeaux (Image: REUTERS)

Lewandowski staying at Bayern

Robert Lewandowski has insisted he has no intention of leaving Bayern Munich, though he has fired a huge shot at the club for failing to stand up for him.

His impressive form is understood to have attracted the attention of a plethora of teams in Europe, including Real Madrid - who are on the lookout for a marquee signing before the close of the Spanish transfer window.

Lewandowski is well aware of the interest in acquiring his services but is more than happy to stay with the Bundesliga champions, even though he feels let down by them.

“In April and May everyone criticised me,” the former Borussia Dortmund and Legia Warsaw hitman said.

Transfer news: Robert Lewandowski looks set to stay at Bayern Munich (Image: GETTY)

“And I felt no protection from the club, I felt alone.

“I scored no goals in two or three important games and suddenly everyone was saying: ‘Open fire against Lewandowski!’ I did not see anyone who supported me at the time.

“Neither of the club bosses defended me. I did not feel good in Munich at that moment. Being at Bayern did not fit for me at that time.”

Gerrard on Lafferty

Rangers have confirmed the signing of Kyle Lafferty on a two-year-deal from Hearts.

The striker returns for a second spell at the club, having previously turned out for the Light Blues between 2008 and 2012.

Gerrard had revealed in his press conference this afternoon he hoped a deal would be done so he can be included in tomorrow's matchday squad against FC Ufa.

“It’s very close,” Gerrard said of the Lafferty transfer on Wednesday afternoon.

“Verbally there is an agreement in place but, as you know, when you get that verbal agreement there is still bits and bobs to do around it.

“If we do manage to do it in time of course he will be available and be involved, but I don’t want to jump the gun and get excited too early.

“We have a verbal agreement with Hearts and we are very hopeful it will be done and dusted to make him available.

“If not, we have to be a bit more patient.”

Transfer news: Real Madrid could make a late move for Chelsea star Eden Hazard (Image: GETTY)

Real to make last-ditch Hazard move

Real Madrid are set to make a final move for Chelsea star Eden Hazard.

The Spanish giants can sign the winger until August 31, when the European transfer window shuts.

And the Daily Mirror say Real want to prove to Hazard how much they want him - and how they see him as a future Galactico.

Real’s plan is more long-term, with the Spanish giants keen to land Hazard next summer if they fail to sign the Belgium international this month.

Lafferty medical

Kyle Lafferty will undergo his Rangers medical today.

Sky Sports claim Rangers and Hearts have agreed on a fee for the Northern Ireland international, 30.

The deal could be confirmed this afternoon, with personal terms unlikely to be an issue.

Lafferty should be available for Rangers’ Europa League clash against FC Ufa tomorrow.

Mourinho in freefall?

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is trying to get himself sacked, according to former Liverpool striker John Aldridge.

Meanwhile, in Merseyside, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have continued where they left off last season, winning their first two matches against West Ham and Crystal Palace.

And Aldridge, who made 83 league appearances for the Reds, believes Mourinho could learn a thing or two from Klopp if he wants to improve morale inside the dressing room.

"The only conclusion I can come to as I watch the Jose Mourinho meltdown at Manchester United is that he is trying to get sacked once again,” Aldridge told the Irish Independent.

"It is bizarre to see history repeating itself three years after he was shown the door at Chelsea after he alienated the dressing room and left the cub with no choice other than to get rid of him.

"The Chelsea players refused to play for Mourinho in the end and while it is unacceptable for any footballer to down tools and refuse to give of his best, you can understand why this particular manager is hard to play for.

"I look at Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and while he has not won the trophies Mourinho has collected over the course of his career, he has a wonderful way of getting players on side and presenting his club in a good light.

"Mourinho seems to be precisely the opposite, as he criticises his players in public and looks grumpy and miserable most times we see him in front of a camera.

"This guy seems to go out of his way to inject poison in his dressing room and whatever his motives, he is not getting the reaction from players any more."

Mendyl on Arsenal

Hamza Mendyl has confirmed work permit issues prevented him from joining Arsenal.

Before the start of the season, Arsenal were dealing with an injury crisis in defence with Sead Kolasinac ruled out for two months and Nacho Monreal struggling with a knee problem.

Arsenal ended up not signing a defender as cover and Monreal has since returned to action.

But earlier this week, Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel revealed Arsenal were close to beating them to the signing of Mendyl from Lille.

The 20-year-old had made just 14 appearances for the Ligue 1 side but made the big move to the Bundesliga last week.

And Mendyl has now opened up on Arsenal’s interest and revealed Newcastle were also keen.

He told German publication Kicker: “I've been in talks with Arsenal FC and Newcastle, but being a Moroccan citizen it's not so easy to get a work permit there.